Pryor’s Reeve Ross Athlete Spotlight Presented by Rhett Minson State Farm
Reeve Ross Pryor High School The definition of a successful program at the prep level is defined by several factors. Can they win it all or do they have the potential to win? Are they winning matches? Pryor High School and head girls’ soccer coach Kirk Emerine check those boxes. Pryor always has a tough team full of […]
Chouteau Baseball Presented by Welch State Bank Chouteau
Chouteau Baseball Coming into the 2024 season, the Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats are poised for a solid season thanks to the return of several key players who helped the team to a 20-8 record last year. New head coach Jason Smith believes this team can continue building on the efforts of former classes and take Chouteau baseball to […]
Kansas’ Max Noe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rhett Minson State Farm
By: Hunter Ferguson Kansas baseball player Max Noe told VYPE in a recent interview that as of right now he is focusing on “Putting in the hard work necessary to lead my team and work towards a scholarship.” It comes as no surprise that Noe hopes to continue his baseball career. We were told that his […]
Chouteau Lady Wildcats Basketball Preview Presented by Welch State Bank
CHOUTEAU LADY WILDCATS Coach: Daniel Croft 22-23 Record: 11-17 Coach Croft and the Lady Wildcats return a good nucleus of players including several seniors looking to make their final season one to remember. “We have four returning starters, three are seniors. We have a deep bench. We went to the Area Tournament last year. We lost to Warner by one point […]
Salina’s Micah Richards Athlete Spotlight Presented by Rhett Minson State Farm
Micah Richards Salina HS Mayes County Boys Basketball Poll Winner By Chris Cox Salina junior Micah Richards has been playing basketball for about 10 years now and it’s the team aspect that keeps Richards engaged and coming back year in and year out. “I like competing in team sports,” he says. “I like being a part […]
Bartlesville Mom of the Month, Kim Baker – Presented by Moxie on Second
er knows it’s more than just being there to make sure the cotton candy doesn’t walk away. It’s being there for the kids. Many parents carry volunteer titled while their kids are still in high school. This can be said for Bartlesville’s Kim Baker. Her daughter Brooke Baker is a soccer player for the Lady […]
Bartlesville High School Teacher of the Month: Tonya Knollmeyer – Presented by Union State Bank
High School teacher Tonya Knollmeyer started her career as an educator in 2008 in the state of Louisiana thanks to the encouragement of friends and family. “My daughters and their principal encouraged me to become a teacher,” said Knollmeyer. That decision would eventually lead her to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where she helps students preparing for that […]
Bartlesville’s Kenzie Denny Puts Stamp on Season – Presented by State Farm – Matt Spence
rtlesville High School sophomore Kenzie Denny is a member of the slow-pitch softball team which made it to the state tournament this season. For Denny, being part of the team is something she loves. “I love that everyone is just themselves and makes everything fun. Playing at BHS is special because I’ve always lived here […]
Senior Cade Winter Talks Tennis and Life After High School – Presented by Matt Spence – State Farm
Cade Winter No. 2 doubles player for the Bruins, Cade Winter started his tennis journey while in junior high. Since then, the now senior has played a lot of matches and has loved every minute of it. “I started playing tennis in 8th grade. It’s tough to pick one but two of my favorite memories […]
Bartlesville Teacher of the Month Nate Vance – Presented by Union State Bank
rown into the fight and forced to adapt to new standards for educating students. “I began teaching sixth through eighth grade ELA and Social Studies in Pawhuska during the pandemic in fall 2020,” said Vance. Mr. Vance received his degree from an in-state school and made the decision to stay in Oklahoma, eventually landing in […]